Subtract 6/72 from 1/3
13 - 672 is 14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
13 = 1 × 243 × 24 = 2472 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
672 = 6 × 172 × 1 = 672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2472 - 672 = 24 - 672 = 1872 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14
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